Concern "Kalashnikov" showed its latest development for high-precision shooting. Chukaev's sniper rifle presented for the first time at the Army-2017 forum.
The microwave oven differs from the usual small arms of Soviet and Russian production primarily in the layout. When designing this model, designers have moved away from the traditional scheme with a receiver, closing lid. The new rifle is divided into upper and lower parts, similar to Western models of small arms.
The new layout simplifies the attachment of weapon accessories and makes changes in the care of weapons - to clean the rifle, it is enough to “break” it. This allows you to access the trigger mechanism and makes it possible to fully clean the weapon from the side of the chamber.. Besides, the load on the lower part of the receiver during firing has noticeably decreased, it allowed to make it from lightweight metal or plastic, which significantly reduces the weight of the weapon.
To date, the Chukaev sniper rifle, or just microwave, produced in the "Soviet" caliber 7.62 × 54 mm and "NATO" 7.62 × 51 mm (.308). At the same time, microwaves in caliber 7.62 × 54 mm are compatible with magazines from SVD. The new rifle is equipped as standard with a telescopic buttstock with an adjustable cheek piece.. The concern "Kalashnikov" indicate, that they are already working with Russian law enforcement agencies to equip some special forces with new weapons, Besides, Microwave interested foreign customers. Whether microwave will be available on the civilian market - not yet reported.
